Travis Gile
Apt. ***
Shoreview, Mn. 55126 United States
Phone: 651-***-****
E-Mail: ******.****@***.**
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Electrical Engineer with 12 years of experience in the electrical engineering field, which ranges from “Test Engineer”, “Project Leader” to “Compliance Verification Engineer” as well as ten years of experience in the avionics field as a technician with a proven record of successfully completed aviation projects. Adept at combining in-depth knowledge of industry practices and legal requirements with technical expertise to ensure smooth and problem free project closures.
EXPERIENCE:
May 2011- Present Bombardier Aerospace Montreal, Canada
Electrical Design Engineer for Integrated System Test and Certification Rig (ISTCR):
Electrical Systems
Electrical Wiring Installation Systems
Test systems
Integration of Electrical system and services to test Rig
Mar. 2003-May 2011 FTI Engineering GmbH Berlin, Germany
Compliance Verification Engineer for:
Electrical Systems
Electrical Wiring Installation Systems (EWIS)
Avionics Installations
Mechanical Assemblies
Project Leader for:
Receiver surveillance system for the A310 Multi Role Transport Tanker
Integration of RADAG Flight Test Measurement System into the Airbus A310 Multi Role Transport Tanker
Approach Monitoring System Re-design (Infra-Red measuring devise)
Qualification of a Ground Loop Inhibitor for Airbus Aircraft use
Flight Test Cable Harness build for the BR725 Engine Flight Tests Program
Unit Owner at Rolls Royce for:
BR725 Electronic Engine Controller
Test Reviewer for compliance to RTCA/DO-160
Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)
High Intensity Radio Frequency (HIRF)
Lightning Strike
Senior Electrical Engineer for:
Airbus A380 Slat / Flap System Test Rig Build
Design and Development of the Receiver Surveillance System (RSS) for Fuel Tanker Aircraft
Airbus A340 Slat / Flap System Test Rig Relocation and upgrade
Airbus Single Drive Concept Test Rig Design
Electrical Integration Engineer for:
Airbus A380 Slat / Flap System Test Rig Integration
Integration of Receiver Surveillance System (RSS) for the A310 Multi Role Transport Tanker Aircraft
Integration of Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) into the A310 Multi Role Transport Tanker
Aug. 2001 - Jan. 2003 Cargo Lifter Ag Berlin, Germany
Senior Systems Test Engineer for Electrical Systems for CL160 Airship:
Responsibilities Included:
Writing of Test Plan Strategies for the qualification and certification of the electrical system of the CL160 Airship.
Coordinating between the integrated project team (IPT) and the test department to insure full requirement tracking and traceability.
Requirements Engineering
Writing Specifications for test rigs.
Coordinate Flight test Requirements between Design and Flight test department
Determination of Instrumentation and Data Acquisition requirements for Bench, Ground, and Flight testing so that sufficient data is collected for proof of compliance for certification and design requirements
Verification of Means of Compliance
Environmental zoning of CL160
Determining RTCA DO 160 environmental test requirements
Determination of the nature and extent of component and system testing required to fulfil the environmental, certification and design requirements through cooperation with Design and Certification specialists
Identification of Test facilities, schedules, staff and other resources that will be required to perform the required test work, taking into account project schedules and the time required to obtain such facilities and resources
Insure means of compliance are sufficient to prove compliance to certification, design, and environmental requirements
Review and approval of suppliers’ test plans, schedules, and procedures for acceptance, qualification and environmental testing
Electrical System Verification Plans for all electrical systems
Environmental Conditions zoning for electrical systems
Feb. 2001 – Aug. 2001 Lufthansa Technik Hamburg, Germany
Electrical Technician:
Responsibilities Included:
Inspection of Multiplexor Cable Bundles
Repair of Engine Harness Cable Bundles
Return to Service Inspections
Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2001 Durag Inc. St. Paul, Mn. USA
Production Manager for Boiler Controls and Environmental Measuring Systems:
Responsibilities Included:
Set up of production in America
Service and repair of in-service equipment
Sales
Commissioning of new installations
Apr. 1999 – Dec. 1999 Signature Flight Support Minneapolis, Mn. USA
Aircraft Refueler at the Minneapolis Airport:
Responsibilities Included:
Refuelling of Aircraft at the Minneapolis International Airport
Training of less qualified Personnel
Apr. 1989 - Apr. 1999 US Air Force Various
Guidance and Control System Technician:
Responsibilities Included:
Worked in Production Management for the AWACS Aircraft
Shift Leader
Trainer
Inspect, Test and Repair of Aircraft Instrumentation Systems
Inspect, Test and Repair of Aircraft Navigation Systems
Inspect, Test and Repair of Aircraft Autopilot Systems
Specialized Training:
Compliance Verification Engineer Training (CVE)
Project Management Course
German Language Coarse
Total Quality Management Course (TQM)
Basic Guidance and Control Systems Course
Advance Guidance and Control Systems Course
High Reliability Soldering Techniques
Compass Calibration Course
Airman Leadership School
Software Expertise:
MS Office
MS Visio
Lotus Notes
PDM
SAP R3
OCTO 9000
DOORS
Active Project
MS Project
Auto CAD